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Breakdown of munseoreul imeillo gongyuhaeyo.
~를~reul
object particle
이메일imeil
email
~로~ro
instrumental particle
공유하다gongyuhada
to share
문서munseo
document
Questions & Answers about munseoreul imeillo gongyuhaeyo.
Why is 문서 followed by the particle -를?
-를 is the direct object marker. It tells us that 문서 (the document) is what’s being shared.
What role does -로 play in 이메일로?
-로 marks the means or method. 이메일로 literally means “by email” or “via email.”
Can we use -에 instead of -로 in 이메일로 공유해요?
No. -에 generally marks destination or location. To express “through/via email,” you need -로.
What’s the difference between 공유해요 and 보내요?
공유해요 means “to share,” often implying collaborative access or distribution to multiple people. 보내요 means “to send,” focusing on transmitting something to a recipient.
Why is the subject omitted in 문서를 이메일로 공유해요?
Korean often drops the subject when it’s clear from context. Here, the speaker (“I” or “we”) is implied.
How do you make 공유해요 more formal?
Use 공유합니다 for formal polite. If you want an honorific polite request, you can say 공유하세요.
What is the verb stem of 공유해요 and how is it formed?
The dictionary form is 공유하다. The stem is 공유하-. In polite present you replace 다 with 요, and 하 (of 하-verbs) becomes 해, giving 공유해요.
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